What makes someone a great mathematician?

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The question is that, what are the differences between a great mathematician and an ordinary mathematician? Have a nice day.
 
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Thanks sunny :) It looks nice. I will check it out when I get a chance, today.
 
A passion for solving unsolved math problems.
 
It seems like I lost my passion about math, how can I solve this problem?
 
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I meant a mathematician whose influence on a subject is noticable.